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Cost of living pressures coupled with rate rises have made it more difficult to save for a home deposit and afford the lifestyle you’ve either

Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about

Overview If your relationship with your spouse ends, you should be aware of what can happen to the super entitlements of you both. The Family

Your super isn’t automatically included in your will, unless you’ve given certain instructions to your super fund first. Deciding who gets your super when you

Scammers are skilled at tricking you out of your money. Knowing the signs of a scam can help you identify when something doesn’t feel right.

If you’re lucky enough to have received a windfall, perhaps an inheritance or a retrenchment payout, your first decision will be what to do with

More Australians can make up to three years’ worth of non-concessional super contributions in the same financial year, with the government making this option available to

Bonds can provide a stable source of income and can protect the money you invest. They are considered less risky than growth assets like shares

Key points – Australia ranked as having one of the lowest rates of disposable income growth per capita amongst OECD countries in mid-2023. – An

Give me the main points The most important reason to consider taking out life insurance is to protect your family if you die or become

Adding to your super You can boost your retirement savings by making voluntary super contributions, such as by: setting up a salary sacrifice arrangement with your employer

Sidestep the shock of unexpected bills by smoothing out payments and making regular, automated instalments that can be planned well in advance. Ever experience that